Learning about tomorrow

Welcome to our Learning section! Here, we delve into the vast realm of artificial intelligence and its profound impact on society, the workplace, and the future of mankind. Our carefully curated selection of videos aims to explore the multifaceted implications of AI.


By understanding the possibilities, both positive and negative, we can equip ourselves as leaders to comprehend the far-reaching consequences and actively contribute to governing its responsible use. Join us on this enlightening journey as we embark on an exploration of AI's transformative power and the ethical dimensions of creating an intelligence that will come to be superior to humans.

7 AI predictions for 2024 you may not have heard about

As we start 2024, the realm of AI continues to unfurl with unpredictable and exciting prospects. Plenty has been written about the key developments and their impact on government elections, ethics, education, labour markets and more.


While these mainstream themes garner most of the limelight, it's the less visible undercurrents that often herald the most intriguing shifts in the AI landscape. In this blog, we delve into seven intriguing predictions for AI in 2024 — those not immediately apparent or dominating headlines, yet poised to fuel significant developments. From the emergence of nascent technologies to the subtle shifts in AI governance, we're peeling back the layers to reveal the nuanced evolutions that could shape our digital future. Continue reading

Neural Networks Explained in 5 Minutes

Very short, elementary introduction to neural networks by Martin Keen at IBM Cloud, brought to life through a simplified scenario of how a neural network would help you decide whether to go surfing or not.

Duration: 5 mins

Source:  IBM Cloud

How AI could empower any business

Andrew Ng, professor at Standford University, outlines how the use of AI needs to be democratised, shifting from being the domain of the high priests of tech to something that every business can take advantage of, giving some practical examples of how small businesses can get started.

Duration: 11 mins

Source:  TED Talks

AI and the Future of Humanity

Yuval Harari, author, historian and philospher, explores the societal impact of AI and how its mastery of the human language poses a more likely (or at least more immediate) threat than the physical cyborgs of science fiction.

Duration: 41 mins

Source:  Frontiers Forum

What does the AI revolution mean for our future?

Mustafa Suleyman, co-founder of DeepMind, and Yuval Harari, author and historian explore with Economist Editor-in-Chief Zanny Minton-Beddoes the future of AI, covering topics such as employment, geopolitics, and the survival of liberal democracy.

Duration: 46 mins

Source:  The Economist

"Godfather of AI" Geoffrey Hinton: The 60 Minutes Interview

Condensed version of an interview with Andrew Hinton, professor at Toronto University, sharing his thinking on the benefits and risks of AI. He extols the enormous benefits but also explains how that there is no guaranteed path to safety given the way that neural networks function. 

Duration: 13 mins

Source:  60 Minutes